Tập
NOVA: Episode 12
Tóm tắt
In this profile of the former Surgeon General, NOVA follows events as they unfold in a unique behind-the-scenes account of a man who speaks his mind on AIDS, smoking and abortion.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- NOVA
- Mùa
- Mùa 16
- Tập
- Tập 12
- Ngày phát sóng
- 1989-10-10
- Thời lượng
- 55 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 12 là tập 12 trong Season 16 của NOVA. Tập này phát sóng ngày 1989-10-10. Thời lượng là 55 min.
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